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Christian Democratic Union of Germany Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands | |
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| Abbreviation | CDU |
| Leader | Friedrich Merz |
| Founded | 1870 (Centre Party) 1945 (CDU) |
| Headquarters | Klingelhöferstraße 8 10785 Berlin |
| Ideology | Christian democracy, Conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| European affiliation | European People's Party |
| International affiliation | Christian Democrat International and International Democrat Union |
| European Parliament group | European People's Party - European Democrats |
| Colours | Black, Orange |
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| http://www.cdu.de | |
the CDU haus in Berlin
The Christian Democratic Union of Germany or Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (CDU) is one of the two main right of centre political parties in Germany. It describes itself as a Christian democratic and conservative party.
In November 2005 the Federal leader of the CDU Angela Merkel became the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany; she left office in December 2021. It is currently led by General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, who was given his position in July 2023.[1] The party's president is Friedrich Merz.
- ↑ Bauer, Bence (2023-07-16). "Change of Leadership in the CDU — German Conservatives at a Crossroads".